Engineering biomaterials for the recovery of rare earth elements
Trends Biotechnol. 2023 Nov 18:S0167-7799(23)00302-5. doi: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2023.10.011. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe escalating global demand for rare earth elements (REEs) and the overabundance of REE-containing waste require innovative technologies for REE recovery from waste to achieve a sustainable supply of REEs while reducing the environmental burden. Biosorption mediated by peptides or proteins has emerged as a promising approach for selective REE recovery. To date, multiple peptides and proteins with high REE-binding affinity and selectivity have been discovered, and various strategies are being exploited to...
Source: Trends in Biotechnology - November 20, 2023 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Quanhui Ye Dong Wang Na Wei Source Type: research
Engineering biomaterials for the recovery of rare earth elements
Trends Biotechnol. 2023 Nov 18:S0167-7799(23)00302-5. doi: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2023.10.011. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe escalating global demand for rare earth elements (REEs) and the overabundance of REE-containing waste require innovative technologies for REE recovery from waste to achieve a sustainable supply of REEs while reducing the environmental burden. Biosorption mediated by peptides or proteins has emerged as a promising approach for selective REE recovery. To date, multiple peptides and proteins with high REE-binding affinity and selectivity have been discovered, and various strategies are being exploited to...
Source: Trends in Biotechnology - November 20, 2023 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Quanhui Ye Dong Wang Na Wei Source Type: research
Intellectual property and funding: fueling Chinese synbio
Trends Biotechnol. 2023 Nov 16:S0167-7799(23)00315-3. doi: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2023.10.012. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAs China emerges as a synthetic biology (synbio) global leader, it faces distinct science-society challenges. Our series offers a snapshot of China's synbio state, emphasizing the intersection and its policy implications. The debut piece elucidates the intellectual property rights (IPR)-funding interplay in China's expanding synbio territory, underlining its key role in driving innovation and commercialization.PMID:37980185 | DOI:10.1016/j.tibtech.2023.10.012 (Source: Trends in Biotechnology)
Source: Trends in Biotechnology - November 18, 2023 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Lijuan Liao Yi Lou Xianming Tang Zixin Deng Jiangtao Gao Source Type: research
Intellectual property and funding: fueling Chinese synbio
Trends Biotechnol. 2023 Nov 16:S0167-7799(23)00315-3. doi: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2023.10.012. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAs China emerges as a synthetic biology (synbio) global leader, it faces distinct science-society challenges. Our series offers a snapshot of China's synbio state, emphasizing the intersection and its policy implications. The debut piece elucidates the intellectual property rights (IPR)-funding interplay in China's expanding synbio territory, underlining its key role in driving innovation and commercialization.PMID:37980185 | DOI:10.1016/j.tibtech.2023.10.012 (Source: Trends in Biotechnology)
Source: Trends in Biotechnology - November 18, 2023 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Lijuan Liao Yi Lou Xianming Tang Zixin Deng Jiangtao Gao Source Type: research
Targeting biofilm infections in humans using small scale robotics
Trends Biotechnol. 2023 Nov 13:S0167-7799(23)00295-0. doi: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2023.10.004. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe eradication of drug-resistant microbial biofilms remains an unresolved global health challenge. Small-scale robotics are providing innovative therapeutic and diagnostic approaches with high precision and efficacy. These approaches are rapidly moving from proof-of-concept studies to translational biomedical applications using ex vivo, animal, and clinical models. Here, we discuss the fundamental and translational aspects of how microrobots target the infection sites to disrupt the structural and functi...
Source: Trends in Biotechnology - November 15, 2023 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Hong Huy Tran Amanda Watkins Min Jun Oh Alaa Babeer Thomas P Schaer Edward Steager Hyun Koo Source Type: research
Ethics and engagement: steering China's synbio future
Trends Biotechnol. 2023 Nov 13:S0167-7799(23)00317-7. doi: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2023.10.013. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIn the final article of the series, we delve into the crucial role of public engagement and ethical guidelines in shaping the trajectory of synthetic biology (synbio) within China's evolving scientific landscape. We discuss the interconnectedness of enhanced public discourse, stronger ethics, and responsible, transparent advancements in the field.PMID:37968158 | DOI:10.1016/j.tibtech.2023.10.013 (Source: Trends in Biotechnology)
Source: Trends in Biotechnology - November 15, 2023 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Xianming Tang Lijuan Liao Yi Lou Zixin Deng Jiangtao Gao Source Type: research
Targeting biofilm infections in humans using small scale robotics
Trends Biotechnol. 2023 Nov 13:S0167-7799(23)00295-0. doi: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2023.10.004. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe eradication of drug-resistant microbial biofilms remains an unresolved global health challenge. Small-scale robotics are providing innovative therapeutic and diagnostic approaches with high precision and efficacy. These approaches are rapidly moving from proof-of-concept studies to translational biomedical applications using ex vivo, animal, and clinical models. Here, we discuss the fundamental and translational aspects of how microrobots target the infection sites to disrupt the structural and functi...
Source: Trends in Biotechnology - November 15, 2023 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Hong Huy Tran Amanda Watkins Min Jun Oh Alaa Babeer Thomas P Schaer Edward Steager Hyun Koo Source Type: research
Ethics and engagement: steering China's synbio future
Trends Biotechnol. 2023 Nov 13:S0167-7799(23)00317-7. doi: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2023.10.013. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIn the final article of the series, we delve into the crucial role of public engagement and ethical guidelines in shaping the trajectory of synthetic biology (synbio) within China's evolving scientific landscape. We discuss the interconnectedness of enhanced public discourse, stronger ethics, and responsible, transparent advancements in the field.PMID:37968158 | DOI:10.1016/j.tibtech.2023.10.013 (Source: Trends in Biotechnology)
Source: Trends in Biotechnology - November 15, 2023 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Xianming Tang Lijuan Liao Yi Lou Zixin Deng Jiangtao Gao Source Type: research
Targeting biofilm infections in humans using small scale robotics
Trends Biotechnol. 2023 Nov 13:S0167-7799(23)00295-0. doi: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2023.10.004. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe eradication of drug-resistant microbial biofilms remains an unresolved global health challenge. Small-scale robotics are providing innovative therapeutic and diagnostic approaches with high precision and efficacy. These approaches are rapidly moving from proof-of-concept studies to translational biomedical applications using ex vivo, animal, and clinical models. Here, we discuss the fundamental and translational aspects of how microrobots target the infection sites to disrupt the structural and functi...
Source: Trends in Biotechnology - November 15, 2023 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Hong Huy Tran Amanda Watkins Min Jun Oh Alaa Babeer Thomas P Schaer Edward Steager Hyun Koo Source Type: research
Ethics and engagement: steering China's synbio future
Trends Biotechnol. 2023 Nov 13:S0167-7799(23)00317-7. doi: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2023.10.013. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIn the final article of the series, we delve into the crucial role of public engagement and ethical guidelines in shaping the trajectory of synthetic biology (synbio) within China's evolving scientific landscape. We discuss the interconnectedness of enhanced public discourse, stronger ethics, and responsible, transparent advancements in the field.PMID:37968158 | DOI:10.1016/j.tibtech.2023.10.013 (Source: Trends in Biotechnology)
Source: Trends in Biotechnology - November 15, 2023 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Xianming Tang Lijuan Liao Yi Lou Zixin Deng Jiangtao Gao Source Type: research
Biosafety and biosecurity: treading China's synbio tightrope
Trends Biotechnol. 2023 Nov 11:S0167-7799(23)00316-5. doi: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2023.10.014. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOur second piece dissects China's intricate balancing act in synthetic biology (synbio), analyzing its adept maneuvering between fostering innovation and imposing strict regulations. The priority is enhancing biosecurity, biosafety, and public trust, crucial for sustainable gene editing advancements and preventing potential misuse of synthetic viruses.PMID:37957090 | DOI:10.1016/j.tibtech.2023.10.014 (Source: Trends in Biotechnology)
Source: Trends in Biotechnology - November 13, 2023 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Yi Lou Xianming Tang Lijuan Liao Zixin Deng Jiangtao Gao Source Type: research
Biosafety and biosecurity: treading China's synbio tightrope
Trends Biotechnol. 2023 Nov 11:S0167-7799(23)00316-5. doi: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2023.10.014. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOur second piece dissects China's intricate balancing act in synthetic biology (synbio), analyzing its adept maneuvering between fostering innovation and imposing strict regulations. The priority is enhancing biosecurity, biosafety, and public trust, crucial for sustainable gene editing advancements and preventing potential misuse of synthetic viruses.PMID:37957090 | DOI:10.1016/j.tibtech.2023.10.014 (Source: Trends in Biotechnology)
Source: Trends in Biotechnology - November 13, 2023 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Yi Lou Xianming Tang Lijuan Liao Zixin Deng Jiangtao Gao Source Type: research
Biosafety and biosecurity: treading China's synbio tightrope
Trends Biotechnol. 2023 Nov 11:S0167-7799(23)00316-5. doi: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2023.10.014. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOur second piece dissects China's intricate balancing act in synthetic biology (synbio), analyzing its adept maneuvering between fostering innovation and imposing strict regulations. The priority is enhancing biosecurity, biosafety, and public trust, crucial for sustainable gene editing advancements and preventing potential misuse of synthetic viruses.PMID:37957090 | DOI:10.1016/j.tibtech.2023.10.014 (Source: Trends in Biotechnology)
Source: Trends in Biotechnology - November 13, 2023 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Yi Lou Xianming Tang Lijuan Liao Zixin Deng Jiangtao Gao Source Type: research
Droplet-based cell-laden microgels for high-throughput analysis
Trends Biotechnol. 2023 Nov 10:S0167-7799(23)00301-3. doi: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2023.10.010. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTCell-laden droplet microfluidics has revolutionized bulk biochemical analysis by offering compartmentalized microreactors for individual cells, but downstream operations of regular aqueous droplets are limited. Hydrogel matrix can provide a rigid scaffold for long-term culture of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells, and can support several manipulations, facilitating subsequent high-throughput analysis of cellular heterogeneity.PMID:37953082 | DOI:10.1016/j.tibtech.2023.10.010 (Source: Trends in Biotechnology)
Source: Trends in Biotechnology - November 12, 2023 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Xiang Li Danshan Zhao Yuetong Wang He Huang Source Type: research
Comment on 'Making the biochemical conversion of lignocellulose more robust'
Trends Biotechnol. 2023 Nov 10:S0167-7799(23)00321-9. doi: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2023.10.015. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:37953083 | DOI:10.1016/j.tibtech.2023.10.015 (Source: Trends in Biotechnology)
Source: Trends in Biotechnology - November 12, 2023 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Leif J J önsson Nils-Olof Nilvebrant Source Type: research
